Bow Valley College in the News
Bow Valley College programs, initiatives, and qualified Subject Matter Experts are often covered and quoted in the media. If you need an interview based on our news releases, or require an expert for a story, please email communications@bowvalleycollege.ca or call 403-671-3274.
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Kurt Blind, Bow Valley College School of Community Studies valedictorian, beat the odds For most of his adult life, the 55-year-old and his family never thought graduating from a post-secondary institute was possible. |
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Get ready for Innovation Rodeo Bow Valley College’s Entrepreneur in Residence, Craig Elias, joins Global News Calgary to discuss this year’s Innovation Rodeo which is designed to upskill aspiring entrepreneurs and change-makers. The networking event is being held virtually and in-person from July 10-14th. |
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Bow Valley College gives students, community access to fresh vegetables Every Wednesday, the Fresh Routes Community Market sells fresh produce to students and staff in Bow Valley College's South Campus. View the Global News story |
| CampusAlert app keeps Bow Valley College students and staff safe Bow Valley College in Calgary has launched a new app aimed at keeping staff and students safe and informed. View the CITY TV News story via Cision |
| Gentle persuasion for those living with dementia over the holidays Providing flexibility has made Chiu School of Business one of the largest providers of online business education in the province. The school's growth curve is the result of our focus on building flexible delivery options and pathways for our students. View the Global News Calgary story |
| Bow Valley College helping students plan for a very different future Providing flexibility has made Chiu School of Business one of the largest providers of online business education in the province. The school's growth curve is the result of our focus on building flexible delivery options and pathways for our students. Read the Troy Media story |
| VentureQuest winner Micah Louison Home in a Bag Shelter is one of the most basic needs, but most of us take it for granted until it’s gone. That was the experience of a young boy in Grenada, now a young man. He’s in the midst of testing a shelter designed to get people in disaster zones back on their feet with a good night’s sleep. View the CTV News Calgary story |
| Here are ways to future-proof your tech career With so many layoffs in various sectors due to changes in the economy, it’s no surprise that both students and their parents might struggle to predict which jobs will be the most secure five or 10 years down the road. Read the Calgary Herald story |
| Bow Valley College wins AASHE Sustainability Award Bow Valley College has been awarded a campus sustainability achievement award by The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Read the REMI Network story |
| Bow Valley College launches Strathmore Campus Bow Valley College has officially opened its Strathmore campus. The 4,500 square foot learning hub offers career programming, academic upgrading, essential skills training, and an Entrepreneur Centre. Read the Academica story |
| Child and Youth Care Diploma with Indigenous focus a first in southern Alberta Cheryl Kinzel with Bow Valley College joins Global News to talk about the Child and Youth Care Diploma with an Indigenous focus, which is the first program of its kind in southern Alberta. Watch Global News story |
| Bow Valley College, ATB Financial collaborate on skill development program ATB turned to Bow Valley College because it’s finding skills and certification gaps in its employees and job candidates. Read Calgary Business story |
| Back to School – Mature Students For some adults who feel it’s time for a change in life, a return to the classroom is part of the equation. However, for adult learners, heading back to the books can come with its own challenges. Angela Kokott talks with Emily Gidden, Manager, Learner Access and Inclusion at Bow Valley College. Listen to QR77 story |
| New Bow Valley College programs developed to fill digital needs Bow Valley College is at the forefront of the fast-changing digital world, offering a range of programs that harness technology through its new School of Creative Technologies. Read Calgary Herald story |
| Get your business idea off the ground Craig Elias, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Bow Valley College, joins Global Calgary to talk about Startup Saturday, a chance to jumpstart your business. Watch Global News story |
| Bow Valley College launches new School of Creative Technologies Cherylyn Cameron, Dean of school of creative technologies at Bow Valley College joins Global Calgary to talk about the new programs being offered at the school. Watch Global News story |
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